Australia captain Sam Kerr sealed a 2-1 win over China on Tuesday with a stunning second-half goal to send the hosts to the Women’s Asian Cup final for the fourth time.
The Matildas will be chasing a second trophy in the continental tournament and a first since 2010 against Japan or South Korea, who play in the second semi-final in Sydney on Wednesday.
Kerr scored in front of his home city fans for the third time in the event, hitting the winner after 58 minutes, sending the needle into delirium from an acute angle.
Defending champions China had leveled the match with a penalty from Zhang Linyan in the 26th minute after an early strike from Caitlin Foord.
Published on March 17, 2026
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